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We hope you find these galleries as interesting as we do. Each home has a story. Note that many photos show underlying problems; diagnosing the root of the need for new insulation is very important. By addressing underlying problems, you will not need to replace insulation prematurely – and may be able to prevent other damage to your house as well.

Gallery 1

Vents in this home were causing moist air flow between the floors. This home was built in the late 90s with typical penetrations and air leaks that cause ice dams and lost energy dollars.

A walk around the exterior can reveal problems happening inside.

Low levels of insulation and material that has settled.

Bath fans that are not properly vented to the exterior.

Water damage from ice melt and improper venting.

Old style recessed (can) lights channel heat from the home.

Servicing heating/cooling equipment is a must.

Gaps at basement foundation allows heat to escape at perimeter at home.

Improper venting of gas fired devices can lead to backdrafting of appliances.

Soffet vents must be baffled to provide air flow to attic.

Gallery 2

Larger homes with complicated roof sections have challenging but solvable problems. A review with a trained expert can set you on the road to resolving these issues.

Drop ceilings hide openings and gaps in framing that leak heat.

Drop-down soffets and can lights also pull heat from the living space.

A tour through the attic will alert you to many problems.

Open fiberglass batting to an unfinished attic causes (wind washing) that pulls heat from the living space.

Multiple gaps in framing and fiberglass pulls heat into attic and out through vents.

Gallery 3

Cardboard baffles can lose shape and obstruct air flow from soffets.

Discoloration around fiberglass is actually air moving through the insulation.

Mouse tracks through insulation destroy thermal barrier.

Low levels and settled blown-in fiberglass.

Mouse holes in blown fiberglass (they love this stuff).

Recessed can light with heat sensor exposed.

Gallery 4

Remodeled 70s colonial in Mentor area.

View from front.

Damper kept open for gas log venting.

Settled fiberglass insulation and evidence of mice.

Air gaps and openings under floors.

Wire penetrations leaking heat.

Open framing connection between porch and front wall.

Attic access without weather stripping.

Low levels of insulation and possible mold at overhang.

Bath fans must be vented to the exterior of the home. Timers are also recommended.

R-6 or higher insulated ducting to a roof or wall termination is code for bath fans.

Improperly vented bath fans cause mold in attics.

Thermal bypasses and penetrations between living space and attic.

Nails through roof have rusted and left patterns on decking – too much moisture.

Duct tape does not work on ducts.

Penetrations through ceilings must be sealed.

Basement chimneys leak heat through to attic; must be sealed above and below.

Furnace and hot water tank exhaust pipes must be sealed correctly in chimney flue.

Check to make sure all gas appliances are vented correctly.

Box sills and band joists around perimeters of basements need to be sealed to stop heat from escaping.

Gallery 5

Infrared Imaging Gallery

A common problem for us with newer built homes is that the baffles are not placed at soffits correctly to stop insulation from blowing back at overhangs. Northwest exposures, higher elevation homes and houses with supply ducts in the attics are prime candidates for these problems. Attention to detail and knowledgeable installers are keys to avoiding this problem.

Thermal imaging is such a great tool because it enables us to find problems at the start and to check our work at the end of the job to prove the work that we did.

Rolled insulation curled up and short of an overhang causing cold spots.

Recessed can lights leaking cold air.

Knee wall framing with missed insulation leaking cold air.

Hello kitty!

Critter Control Cleanup

What to do after your guests have been removed. Some jobs are smaller where we can remove and treat the damaged area only. Others involve large removal and treatment of contaminated areas. Each job is quoted on an as-need basis. Most insurance will pay for these services.

We also can handle interior painting and staining removal.

Roof sheeting was removed to access and remove damaged insulation, duct work and to clean and remove animal droppings.

Technicians must wear protective equipment during removal process.

Mouse holes in blown fiberglass (they love this stuff).

Older electrical wiring and other hazards found are pointed out and corrected by certified electricians.

Voids and openings around chimneys and support columns area access points for raccoons and squirrels.

A thorough inspection is necessary to find entry and problem areas.

Specimens left behind that must be cleaned up. We remove, we spray sanitize and we reinsulate the areas.

Raccoons are especially destructive if not captured and removed from the attic.

Evidence of bat droppings (guano).

Vaccuum and containment system for insulation removal in attics.

A smaller removal job.

Technician ensures that all areas are cleared out and venting at soffits are open.